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Michael Moore comments on the Standard Life job losses

Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore comments on the news that Standard Life is set to lose 500 posts.

• From: Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and The Rt Hon Michael Moore
• Published: 1 September 2010

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Commenting on the news that Standard Life is set to lose 500 posts in Edinburgh, the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore said:

“The news of jobs losses at Standard Life is a real cause for concern and I hope the company can do all it can to minimise the numbers of staff affected. I am meeting the Chief Executive very shortly and plan to discuss the issue further with him. Financial services will continue to play a key role in Scotland’s economy and I will continue to do all I can at UK Government level to support and grow the number of jobs the sector brings to Scotland.”

Published 1 September 2010